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Ravenswood

West Virginia · 3,876 residents · 1.817 sq mi
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Ravenswood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,242. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $100,800. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,876
−4%since 2000
from 4,031 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,133 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 2,218 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Ravenswood
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,242
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,308 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,109
+22%since 2000
from $15,696 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing6.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$454
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.1%
−33.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
34.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+40%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(3,934)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(24)
Asian0.7%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(160)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(3,744)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1%(39)
Asian0.7%(28)
Other0.5%(19)
Diversity Score6.1%(235)
Diversity Score
6
+53%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+48%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.4%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ravenswood, West Virginia?

Ravenswood, West Virginia has about 3,876 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ravenswood, West Virginia?

The typical household in Ravenswood, West Virginia earns about $32,242 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ravenswood, West Virginia expensive?

In Ravenswood, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $100,800, and the typical rent is about $454 a month.

How educated are people in Ravenswood, West Virginia?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ravenswood, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ravenswood, West Virginia?

About 22.1% of people in Ravenswood, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ravenswood, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Ravenswood, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 313 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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